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64. Seed Catalogue And Garden Guide.
[Image: Drawing of a bird on a branch, Caption-Hartz Mountain Canary.]
Birds.
"Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody."
The companionship of a bird will brighten the life and make the home more cheerful for every member of the family. In this department of our business we have a complete bird store and can furnish all varieties of cage birds, gold fish, etc. We can ship birds safely to the most distant parts of the United States. Express charges to be paid by purchaser on all goods on this page except where stated. Prices are subject to change.
Hartz Mountain Canaries.--These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mountains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and the common American "screetching" canary whose choppy notes are at times almost ear-splitting. They are perfectly happy in the cage, require little care, and are more hardy than any other bird. Choicest male birds $3.00 each. Second grade birds $2.50 each. Female Canaries.--For breeding, $1.00 and $1.25 each, according to plumage.
[Image: Drawing of a parrot on a perch, Caption-Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrot, Geo F White (illegible)]

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St. Andreasberg Roller Canaries.--These birds are without doubt, the finest songsters in the world. Their tones are sweet, round and full, consisting of delightful bell notes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, and long silvery trills and whistling. They can be taught to whistle a tune and their most restful music continually delights and surprises one by its many changes. They are an ideal bird for an invalid and are often presented by our customers to sick friends. Price $5.00 each.
Norwich Canaries.--Of most brilliant, dark yellow color. Price $5.00 each.
Mocking Bird.--The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. Young birds $4.00. Singers $10.00.
Red Bird, or Cardinal.--A handsome bird with brilliant plumage and a good whistler. $2.50[.]
Brass Cages.--Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Size 6 x 9 $1.00; 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 $1.25; 7-1/8 x 10-1/8 $1.50; 7-3/4 x 10-3/4, $2.00. Fancy styles and larger sizes, $2.00 to $5.00 each.
Bird Seed.--Best quality of pure, clean seed, Sicily Canary, German Summer Rape, Russian Hemp, Paddy Sunflower, Superior Mixed Bird Seed and Mixed Seed for Parrots, all 10c per lb., 3 lbs. for 25c. Fine Mixed Bird Seed 5c per lb. Maw 30c per lb. If by mail add 10c per lb. for postage.
Prepared Mocking Bird Food.--35c per package.
Cuttle Bone.--Large 5c, small 2c each.
Song Restorer.--A medicine and food combined. Per pkg. 5c, 6 for 25c. Holders for same 10c each, postpaid.
Bird Insect Destroyer.--Per pkg. 10 cents, postpaid.
Bird Cage Springs.--10c each postpaid.

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New Bird Book
Just issued, contains descriptions of all best kinds of cage birds, parrots, etc., with complete instructions how to care for them, simple home remedies for them when sick, directions for training, breeding, etc. Also full information how to make an aquarium, care of gold fish, etc. Worth 50 cts. to any one who has a bird or fish. Also contains price list of everything in this line. Price 10. cents[.]

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Parrots.--When you wish to purchase a parrot it is always best to write and we will send list of such birds as we have on hand. Stock and prices change with the season, ranging from $4.00 to $75.00 each.
Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrots.--Rank highest in talking, singing, and whistling. Choice young birds $12.00 each. Trained birds beginning to talk, $20.00.
Australian Paroquets.--Beautiful little birds which can easily be taught many amusing tricks. Often called love birds. Price $6.00 per pair.
Parrot Cages.--Either round or square. $2.00 to $5.00 each.
Bird Cage Chains.--10c each, postpaid.
Bird Cage Hooks.--10c each.
Wire Nests.--10c each, by mail 15c.
Nesting.--10c per pkg. By mail 15c.

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The Aquarium.
A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. They require very little attention, and live a great many years. The glass fish-globes are more popular than the square aquariums for the home.

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Collection. An 8-inch Fish Globe (holds one gallon) and 2 Gold Fish, 1 Pearl Fish, 1 Silver Fish, box of Fish Food, Shells and Live Moss, making a handsome parlor ornament, all complete, securely packed for $1.35, worth $2.00. This is a great bargain.]

Gold Fish.--Of beautiful golden red color, sometimes spotted or marked with black. Price, 15, 25, 35 and 50 cents each. The 25 cent size is the most popular.
Pearl Fish.--Clear pearly white, or variegated white and red. Price, same as Gold Fish.
Silver Fish.--This is simply an uncolored Gold Fish of dull, silvery color. Price, 10 and 15c.
Gorgeous, or Comet Fish.--A greatly admired variety of the Gold Fish with very long tail. When the fish turns in the water the head and tail nearly meet. Price, 35, 50 and 75c each.
[Image: Drawing of a goldfish, Caption-Japanese Fan Tail Gold Fish.]
Fan Tailed Gold Fish.--The most attractive of all, having three or four lobes to the tail, which spread out like a fan. They exhibit all the colors of the Gold, Pearl and Silver Fish very brilliantly. Price, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents each.
With every order for fish add cost of shipping can or bucket: 3 qt. size 15c; 1 gal. 20c; 1-1/2 gals. 25c.
Prepared Fish Food.--A white wafer put up in boxes, which is the best and safest food for fish. 10c per box postpaid.
Plants.--Aquaria Moss 5c per stem, 10 for 30c. Umbrella Plant 15c each. Calla Lilies 15c each. Water Hyacinths 15c each. All postpaid.
Glass Fish Globes.--See cut. Neat, cheap, well made and most popular. 5 inch diameter 35c; 6 in. 40c; 7 in. 50c, 8 in. 60c; 9 in. 75c; 10 in. $1.00; 11 in. $1.25 each.
Standing Fish Globes.--1 qt. 60c; 1/2 gal. $1.00; 1 gal. $1.25; 2 gals. $1.75; 3 gals. $2.50 each.

[Image: Drawing of sea shells piled along the beach, next to water, borders the lower left bottom of page.]
Beautiful Sea Shells.
Everyone likes to have a few of these beautiful parlor ornaments to place on the mantel, brackets, center table, etc., and but few know where to obtain them. We carry a nice stock of them for sale to our local customers and this year decided to mention them in our catalogue for the benefit of patrons elsewhere. We have a great variety of nice specimens ranging in price from 10 cents to $5.00 each and can make up collections to any amount that you wish to invest. We take special pains to select nice specimens for our out of town customers. We furnish the small shells in boxes at 15 cts., 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1.00 postpaid. Mixed shells for the aquarium, pint 30c, postpaid for 45c. Shells make desirable presents as they are elegant ornaments and practically indestructible by fire or water.